Job Description

Childcare Assistant:

Working in licensed childcare facilities, assists senior staff to provide support and direct care to pre-school and school age children including children with additional needs to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.

Work Hours:

On Call - shifts are 8am-5pm, 9:30am-1:30pm or 2:30-6pm and available in early years and school aged programs.

Qualifications:

Responsible Adult certificate or have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition Six (6) months recent related work experience. Valid approved First Aid certificate. Must be 19 years of age.

Job Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of a team. Demonstrated ability to provide care and mature guidance to children.

Responsibilities:

Assists senior staff in monitoring children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest periods. Assists in planning, preparing, and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities. Under close supervision, conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis to promote the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills. Attends to children's physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping. Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to senior staff. Keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

1. Criminal record review

2. Signed confidentiality form

3. Approved reference check

4. Immunization record

Benefits and Perks:

Vacation & Time Off:

Casual employees earn 10.2% on top of their straight-time pay in lieu of vacation days and statutory holidays.

Other Perks:

Casual dress, flexible hours, on-site parking, staff events, and more.

Compensation as per the BCGEU Collective Agreement:

$25.55/hour

Apply today at:

jobs@sscs.ca

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.55 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working in a licensed childcare facility? Are you currently located in Squamish? If not, have you secured housing in the area?
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Responsible Adult or ECE/A certificate (required)
Location:

Squamish, BC (required)
Work Location: In person